I enjoyed this movie very much.. I grew up watching the X- Files.. So for me it was a good movie.. I dont think I would let my kids watch it.... But some might.
The X-Files
(Rated TV-14, Science fiction , Starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Where to watch: Syfy, TNT, DVD)
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Common Sense says
Brilliant sci-fi drama for brave teens and up.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The X-Files was written by Sierra Filucci
Parents need to know that this dark sci-fi drama can be very scary at times, sometimes depicting monsters, deformed humans, disturbing scenarios, and violent acts. The show's mythology centers on government conspiracy, cover-ups, and the possibility of alien abductions. Younger viewers may be frightened by the possibility of abduction and scared by the often-graphic images of slimy creatures and the constant, tension-building entrances into dark holes, pits, and sewers.
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- Families can talk about their beliefs about aliens. Is there life on other planets? If so, what form do you think it might take? Have humans already had contact with alien beings? Are aliens to be feared or sought out? What types of paranormal or spiritual situations do family members believe in (ESP, psychics, faith healing, etc.)? Families can also discuss Mulder and Scully's partnership. Why do they make such a good team? What does each bring to their relationship?
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What’s the Story?
The show features Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) as FBI agents charged with investigating cases that involved the paranormal. Along with dark, often-scary episodes about specific creatures or unexplained events, the show revolves around a mythology of government conspiracies and cover-ups related to extraterrestrials. Mulder is deeply suspicious of the government and believes fervently in the existence of extraterrestrials, due to the fact that he remembers his sister being abducted by aliens when he was a child. Scully, a trained medical doctor, starts out as a skeptic assigned to the X-Files to debunk Mulder's unpopular theories, but she eventually comes to believe in the paranormal.
Is It Any Good?
Both creepy and intriguing, THE X-FILES was hugely popular during its nine-year run on Fox in the 1990s and early 2000s (it now airs in syndication and is available on DVD). Teens who like sci-fi or horror will enjoy The X-Files for its complexity and rich character development. Parents may want to preview episodes for appropriateness for younger or more sensitive teens, since some shows are scarier than others. Viewers jumping into the middle of a season may be confused by the episodes dealing with detailed back stories.
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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Not for kids.
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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- Excessive violence
Delightfully scary
While I love the X-Files, I think it may be a little too scary for kids. I recommend it for ages 13+.
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
greatist sci-fi show ever
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I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
wow
its awsome it can be scary but funny at some parts.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Rocks!
I only just started watching the X-files, but already I think it is the best show ever created. I never used to watch much TV, but then I found the X-files. There may be creepy monsters, but they aren't really scary. The only creepy part of the show is the theme song, which also rocks.
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